Wind Turbine Technicians Report

November 02, 2009

 

Wind Turbine Technicians
Environmental Scan Report


There are over 25,000 wind turbines in the United States. Yet, less than thirty educational institutions nationally are offering training to become wind turbine technicians.  This occupation is a poster child for Career and Technical Education in that it requires highly specialized skills and provides a living wage, yet only requires an AS degree or less!  While the community college system ideal for providing training for wind turbine technicians, not all colleges in California are ideally positioned to take advantage of this opportunity.

This environmental scan report takes a statewide look at the wind energy industry, the wind turbine technician occupation, and the criteria a community college should consider in developing wind related programs.

How can you learn more?

Read this 4-page Research Brief which provides a general overview of the report including wage data, employment projections, workforce challenges, and more.

Download the full Wind Turbine Technicians in California report complete with industry challenges, training requirements, regional highlights, training equipment needed, and model training programs.

View the archived webinar held earlier this week which discussed key findings from the research and discussed workforce challenges with guest speakers representing industry and education partners. The power point presentation is also available for download HERE.